Kardigan · 1 week ago
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $100/hr
10+ years expKardigan is a heart health company focused on making cardiovascular disease preventable and curable. The Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant will lead the recruitment lifecycle, develop sourcing strategies, and manage talent acquisition projects to attract top talent in the biotech and life sciences sectors.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, focusing on highly skilled professionals in biotech, life sciences, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and carry out effective interview processes
Source and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, niche biotech platforms, networking events, and direct outreach
Oversee the recruitment process from initial outreach to offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
Build strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment on recruiting goals and timelines
Lead the creation and management of recruiting metrics dashboards to track and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
Help design and implement a competitive intelligence and sourcing strategy, leveraging market data and trends to ensure a strong talent pipeline
Collaborate with People & Culture and the Head of Talent Acquisition to implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and culture
Work closely with external staffing agencies to manage agency relationships, ensuring they meet performance standards and deliver high-quality candidates
Manage and optimize the use of our ATS (i.e., Greenhouse or similar systems) to ensure data integrity, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance
Train and support hiring managers on ATS usage, ensuring efficient and effective tracking of candidate pipelines
Ensure that the ATS provides accurate reporting and analytics for decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field
10+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a proven track record in sourcing and hiring for biotech, life sciences, or health tech companies
Strong experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies, with an understanding of competitive intelligence in biotech recruitment
Hands-on experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS tools
Proactive, outgoing, and approachable personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to build and interpret recruiting metrics and data
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external partners and agencies to deliver high-quality candidates
Deep understanding of the biotech and life sciences talent landscape, particularly in cardiovascular therapeutics
Preferred
Advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus
Company
Kardigan
Kardigan develops personalized medicines using AI and data to target and treat the root causes of cardiovascular diseases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$554M2025-10-14Series B· $254M
2025-01-10Series A· $300M
Leadership Team
Brianne Jahn
Chief Financial Officer
Bob McDowell
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
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